Raw Charge, a Tampa Bay Lightning community

It wouldn't be wrong for Tampa Bay civic leaders to step up and show support for a Tampa Bay Lightning bid to host the NHL All-Star game or Draft.

A wrist-shot of a baseball from the mound, for a perfect strike? Lightning head coach Guy Boucher unleashes the awesome.

Work continues at the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2012 Development Camp.

While perception of a down-economy makes one believe all Tampa Bay pro-sports teams are struggling to sell tickets and grab fan interest, it's the contrary for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The relationship between Tampa Bay's professional teams is strong and it's based on the mutual admiration between the men in charge.

Can Steven Stamkos hit the curve ball? We'll find out durign Rays batting practice before Thursday night's game at Tropicana field.

Lightning and Rangers set to do holiday week battle.

The final 2010 offseason link dump and open thread on Raw Charge. Our Tuesday night events go on hiatus until the conclusion of the 2010-11 campaign.

It's Zenon Konopka's mad-day-out at Tropicana Field. OK, not so mad, but he did throw out the first pitch on Tuesday, May 18th. Here's video from his experience.

The long hot summer of the NHL off-season continues. But rejoice, fans, as the Raw Charge open thread and link dump is now here!